Our Bali Adventure: Preparation

We finally took the plunge and headed to Bali, and I regret waiting so long to visit this tropical paradise. Despite Bali being a top destination for Aussies, it hasn’t always had the best reputation here. The Bali bombings and high-profile drug cases had made many Australians, including me, a bit wary about travelling there. But I’m thrilled to report that our trip was absolutely amazing, and I’ve got a heap of stories to share with you!

We explored stunning temples, breathtaking waterfalls, and lush gardens. Our entire family had a blast. But before we dive into our adventures, let me write about how we prepped for our Bali trip as a family of four.

Our Preparation Checklist for Bali with Two Kids (Ages 4 and 9):

1. Passport Validity: Made sure our passports were valid for at least six months from our arrival date in Indonesia.
2. Visas:
   • For us Aussies, we got a visa on arrival for AUD $52 each.
   • For AS with a Nepali passport, we sorted out a visa through a travel agent in Sydney, which cost AUD $390.
3. Travel Insurance: Bought comprehensive travel insurance to cover medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and any unexpected events.
4. Vaccinations and Health Precautions: Visited our GP and got all the recommended vaccinations, costing about AUD$500 for the whole family.
5. Medications and First-Aid Kit: Packed essential meds and a basic first-aid kit with bandages, antiseptic wipes, and pain relievers.
6. Hotel Reservations: Booked our stay at the Bintang Bali Resort through Bookings.com for around AUD$185 a night.
7. Packing: Packed summer clothes, swimwear, sunscreen, hats, and mosquito repellent.
8. Entertainment: Downloaded movies and series for us and offline games and movies for the kids, making sure everyone had headphones.
9. Travel Adapters and Chargers: Brought the necessary power adapters and chargers for our devices.
10. Money and Currency: Used our 28-degree travel card for most payments and carried some Aussie dollars to exchange for local currency.
11. Transportation: Arranged a driver to pick us up from the airport and help with tours during our stay for $60 per day.
12. Travel Documents Backup: Emailed digital scans of our important travel documents to ourselves for safekeeping.
13. Google Maps: Downloaded an offline map of Bali on Google Maps for easy navigation.

I hope this checklist helps anyone planning a family trip to Bali. Stay tuned for my upcoming posts where I’ll share all the fantastic places we visited. Until then, take care and happy travels!

M from Nepaliaustralian

XOXO

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